Staying Healthy
Medication perils
Certain over-the-counter drugs can pose more harm than good for older adults.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Whether we're reminded by the odd ache or pain, a few new wrinkles, or stronger eyeglasses, we're only too aware that our bodies don't work quite as efficiently as we continue to rack up birthdays.
This shift also translates into how well the body absorbs or gets rid of the medications we may take for a host of physical or mental health conditions.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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